Performing Arts International Development Group (PAID) Members
Chairman - Richard Pulford
Richard Pulford is the Chief Executive of the Society of London Theatres (SOLT) and the Theatre Managers Association (TMA) as well as Chair of the PAID group.
Contact: Richard Pulford SOLT/TMA 32 Rose Street Covent Garden London WC2 Tel: +44 (0)20 7557 6702 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7557 6799 e-mail: Richard@solttma.co.ukMembers Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Joint Secretariat) The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) works with stakeholders to champion the UK's Creative Industries by coordinating and taking forward initiatives aimed at enhancing their performance at home and overseas. Contact: David Humphries Creative Industries Division DCMS 2-4 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5DH Tel: +44 (0)20 7211 6296 Fax: +44 (0)20 7211 6460 e-mail: david.humphries@culture.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Alan Simpson Arts Division DCMS 2-4 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5DH Tel: +44 (0)20 7211 6403 e-mail: alan.simpson@culture.gsi.gov.ukContact: Hannah Davis Creative Industries Division DCMS 2-4 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5DH Tel: +44 (0)20 7211 6148 Fax: +44 (0)20 7211 6460 e-mail: hanah.davis@culture.gsi.gov.ukUK Trade & Investment (Joint Secretariat) UK Trade & Investment is the lead Government trade support service for British companies trading in world markets. Their principal role is to seek out and help UK exporters who wish to develop new opportunities and partnerships in overseas markets. Their vast international service network enables us to provide sales leads, market information, consultancy services and contacts. Contact: Gwen Green UKT&I Kingsgate House 66-74 Victoria Street London SW1E 6SW Tel: +44 (0)207 215 8327 Fax: +44 (0)207 215 1281 e-mail: gwen.green@dti.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Teresa Arnesen UKT&I Kingsgate House 66-74 Victoria Street London SW1E 6SW Tel: +44 (0)207 215 8115 Fax: +44 (0)207 215 1281 e-mail: teresa.arnesen@dti.gsi.gov.ukContact: Gillian Baker UKT&I Kingsgate House 66-74 Victoria Street London SW1E 6SW Tel: +44 (0)207 215 4028 Fax: +44 (0)207 215 1281 e-mail: gillian.baker@dti.gsi.gov.ukIndependent Theatre Council (ITC) - PAID Industry Adviser In November 2002, the ITC won the contract to provide services to the PAID group. The ITC team work in partnership with all stakeholders within Government and the Performing Arts sector – from drama, dance, opera and music theatre, to mime, physical theatre, circus and puppetry – maximising opportunities for working overseas. The ITC supports PAID in canvassing the sector on the issues and barriers affecting their performance; mapping the funding opportunities available for the performing arts; and most importantly providing a translation service for Government funding schemes to make them more accessible for performing arts practitioners. Charlotte Jones, Director of the ITC, also sits on the PAID group as a member. Contact: Charlotte Jones Director – Independent Theatre Council 12 The Leathermarket Weston Street London SE1 3ER Tel: +44 (0)207 089 6825 e-mail: cjones@itc-arts.org Contact: Joanna Ridout Member of ITC C/O Independent Theatre Council 12 The Leathermarket Weston Street London SE1 3ER Tel: +44 (0)207 089 6825 Joanna.ridout1@ntlworld.comtop Professional Lighting & Sound Association (PLASA) Since its formation over 25 years ago, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association has grown to become a forward-looking and innovative trade association. Today, it looks after the interests of a large commercial membership, has a major influence upon the business practices adopted by the industry and is dedicated to maintaining and improving standards. Contact: Norah Phillips Professional Lighting & Sound Association 38 St Leonards Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3UT Tel: +44 (0)1323 410335 Fax: +44 (0)1323 646905 e-mail: norah@plasa.org British Council The British Council promotes British Performing Arts through a range of activities and events including touring exhibitions celebrating British dance and Performing Arts, workshops, seminars and conferences overseas led by British performers, and study programmes in the UK for overseas visitors. Contact: Andrew Senior Head of Creative Industries Unit British Council 10 Spring Gardens London SW1A 2BN Tel: +44 (0)20 7389 3037 e-mail: andrew.senior@britishcouncil.orgContact: Sally Cowling Head of Dance and Drama Performing Arts Unit British Council 10 Spring Gardens London SW1A 2BN Tel: +44 (0)207 389 3074 e-mail: sally.cowling@britishcouncil.org
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Arts Council England Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts. ACE also invests in International working through strategic funds with initiatives such as International Fellowship Programmes and Partnerships with agencies like the British Council with whom they have developed projects such as China Links. Contact: Elizabeth Adlington Director of Touring Arts Council England Direct line +44 (0)207 973 5245 Fax +44 (0) 207 973 6571 e-mail: Elizabeth.adlington@artscouncil.org.uk Association of British Orchestras (ABO) The Association of British Orchestras is the national body representing the collective interests of professional orchestras throughout the UK. The ABO exist to support, develop and advance the interests and activities of the orchestras in the UK. It seems to influence and improve the environment in which orchestras operate and to ensure they flourish and achieve their maximum potential. Contact: Russell Jones 20 Rupert Street London W1D 6DF Tel: +44 (0)207 287 0333 Fax: +44 (0)207 287 0444 e-mail: Russell@abo.org.uk International Artists Managers' Association (IAMA) The International Artists Managers' Association is the only worldwide association for classical music artist managers and concerts agents. IAMA's purpose is to bring good business practice to the sector so that confidence is inspired and a measure of security lent to those working within the classic music industry. It acts as a lobbying body within member territories as well as facilitating information exchange within its network of members. Part of this includes hosting seminars covering professional legal issues, taxation, management development, new technologies, European issues, media rights, and the recording industry. Contact: Atholl Swainston-Harrison 23 Garrick Street Covent Garden London WC2E 9BN Tel: +44 (0)207 379 7336 Fax: +44 (0)207 379 7338 e-mail: ash@iamaworld.comVisiting Arts Visiting Arts is the national agency for promoting the flow of international arts into the UK and developing related cultural links abroad to help build cultural awareness and positive cultural relations. Activities include advice, information, training, consultancy, publications, special projects and project development. They cover the performing arts, visual, applied and media arts, crafts, design, literature, film and architecture. Contact: Nelson Fernandez Head of Professional Development, Visiting Arts Bloomsbury House 74 - 77 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DA Tel: +44 (0)207 291 1600 Fax: +44 (0) 207 291 1616 e-mail: nelson.fernandez@visitngarts.org.uk top Dance UK Dance UK works with and on behalf of dance. They provide information, publications, networks, forums for debate and conferences, and speak out for dance. Dance UK began in 1982 in response to demand from many parts of the profession for a unified voice to speak and take action on its behalf. Contact: Ian Bramley Battersea Arts Centre Lavender Hill London SW11 5TN Tel: +44 (0)207 228 4990 Fax: +44 (0)207 223 0074 e-mail: ian@danceuk.org
Department for Trade and Industry
The DTI drives our ambition of 'prosperity for all' by working to create the best environment for business success in the UK. They help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity. The Construction Sector unit within DTI aims to secure an efficient market in the construction sector, with innovative UK firms meeting the needs of clients and society, whilst being competitive at home and abroad.
Contact: David Eggleton
Responsible for regulatory coordination activities and liaison with ODPM and EU.
Construction Sector Unit
DTI
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET
The Theatre Factory
The Theatre Factory is a Brussels based promotion and arts consultancy company, championing professional English-language theatre.
The Opera and Music Theatre Forum
OMTF is the representative body for opera and music theatre in the UK. They are a network of companies working to create an environment in which opera and music theatre can flourish. Membership is open to professional opera and music theatre companies, educational organisations, promoters, festivals and individuals.
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